Sweet agave, earth, saline and black pepper on the nose Cooked agave, mineral is intense also with salinity, gives a werthers caramel vibes, grass and citrus round it out Leaves mouth tingling I was introduced to the XM edition first and prefer that, this is a tamer on the palate but harsher on the ethanol.

A bit overwhelming on the neck, but as I slowly made my way through the bottle and let this blanco aerate flavors & aromas began to open up. On the nose is a blast of saline and alcohol, but after letting rest cooked agave shines through. On the palate is a mouthful of freshly cracked black pepper, salinity, minerality, cooked agave and subtle herbal notes. The finish is where this high proof shines for me. The aforementioned notes dance on the tongue for a lengthy period and led to new arrivals such as cut grass and rainwater the longer it coated the palate. And just like that, after 30 minutes of resting a fresh orange comes into the fold! My first impression was not the best with this high proof from El Pandillo, but after sticking with it & giving it some time to cool down this blanco overcame and impressed!

Nose: agave / hint of cinnamon/ earth and mineral/ pepper / hint of fruit / orange peel / lime / grapefruit/ lemongrass / orange blossom/ salt Taste: sweet agave cooked / vanilla / licorice/ cinnamon/ banana/ apple / lime/ peppermint/ orange blossom/ baking spice/ cream soda Finish: lightly viscous mouthfeel with lingering delicious sweet agave, anise, and vanilla flavors that are very well balanced with the pepper/cinnamon notes. The sweetness is bold and does s great job of masking the 54% abv. The slight bittersweet final finish note is resolved with more lingering sweet and minty freshness This high proof blanco brings some bold flavors that hide the high 54% abv. There’s a good balance to the flavors through some delicious cinnamon/ pepper notes - signature G4/ NOM 1579 tastes. The nose is a little weak, but the taste and finish make up for it. Very good and easy to recommend.

Wow this is an amazing high proof blanco. Absolutely delicious with tons of agave. Felipe never disappoints. Nose: cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, minerals, cinnamon, mint, vegetal, grass, and some earth. Palate: cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, cinnamon almost like red hot candies, minerals, vegetal, mint, and some jalapeño. This one has a great long finish that lingers on the tongue. An absolutely great sipper.

Nose - cooked agave, minerals, vegetal with floral notes Pallet - cooked agave, white pepper, mineral, earth Finish - Agave, pepper, alcohol

I had a chance to taste this during a recent distillery visit. The first thing I noticed was the oily legs as I swirled in the glass, typical of G4. My first sniff, I was punched by the alcohol. After some more time in the glass, I got aromas of cooked agave, citrus, minerals, black pepper and a hint of cinnamon. Flavors of cooked agave, black pepper, minerals, citrus and the alcohol. Finish is nice and long. If you want high proof blanco, this is an excellent choice.

Nose: Kicks off with Full body agave and vegetal notes. Then evolves into a pepper, citrus and fruit. Very pleasant, good body and complex. Flavor: Medium body. Starts off with sweet gentle agave which leads into pepper, spice and cinnamon. Then melds into fruit, citrus, herbs. Finishes with hot spice in a very welcomed way. Very clean and full body high proof blanco. It’s almost like taking a freshly baked agave then heavily rinsing/cleaning it with water and then concentrated at the perfect level.

Agave forward nose. Black pepper, cinnamon and minerals with a vegetal smell. The taste is of cooked agave and black pepper. I get fruit, citrus and some floral notes. I like this and will continue drinking it

All the good as regular proof G4 and a bit more. Aroma is vegetal and green with that El Pandillo effervescent mintyness. Taste is the best part with some good earth and also a healthy dose of agave sweetness. Finish is good and peppery.

rated several yrs ago 89 pts. 10/2024 tasted blind in the TMM high-proof blinds rated 85 pts

Lot 4

Yowza! Is great when bottle is first cracked but once it opens up, woof! Like most other high proofs (but not all) tge little extra just opens up the aromas and flavors. It's truly next level compared to the regular blanco but still has its own character. Pepper, Jalapeño, herbs, agave, light fruits. It's a masterpiece!

amazing with, lots of pepper (almost chili pepper), butter, sweet cooked agave, honey, light anise, some fruit, citrus, floral, cinnamin, and more ... absolutely stunning high-proof Blanco. So clean and fresh with minerals.

Delicious, high proof. Put this in any cocktail or sip alone. Felipe always delivers value and flavor

A fantastic high proof from El Pandillo! Think traditional G4 DNA only enhanced. Lots of minerality, citrus, green grass and black pepper. Excellent, long finish but not overly hot for 108 proof.

G4 108 Nose: AGAVE BOMB. As soon as i started pouring it into my Riedel glass, I could smell it. Definitely some ethanol, but not as potent as you’d expect from a 54% unaged spirit. Minerals, a touch earthy, and a fleeting hint of cinnamon. Palate: Agave, front and center. First taste is just all cooked agave for me. Doesn’t burn like you’d think, though some ethanol is there. Very warming and delicious. Second tasting, getting pepper very clearly. Citrus comes through, more lemon than orange. A slight black olive note that quickly fades. Agave really is the star here. Verdict: Hot DAMN this is so amazing. Felipe knows his blancos, this blows standard G4 out of the water, and that’s saying something because that is an exquisite blanco. Felipe Camarena, you beautiful genius, this is a high proof blanco that will be on my shelf forever. The only reason I might give Tapatio 110 the edge is because they’re roughly on par price wise, but Tapatio is 1L. If I take value out of the equation though…G4 is one of the best blancos I’ve ever had, I’ll just say that.

I've had the 110 proof prototype which was phenomenal. This one comes very close and most who've tried both probably couldn't tell. This is proof that HP blancos dont translate into heat on the tongue. This is a case where the higher proof opens up the best the agave has to offer if cooked right. Plenty of warm agave going in followed by minerals, wet cement, beautifully oily, with some Bazooka Joe, mint, pear, apple, cinnamon. Nice tingly linger to stay in your memory... Grab one without hesitation as these are harder to come by now. For under 60 bucks, this a damn deal!

Clean and lovely legs and tears. The aroma is a brilliant pepper, cooked agave, and minerals which carry through to the taste with a somewhat oily mouthfeel that is nearly perfect in texture for me. Medium/long finish that ends with some black pepper and and nice heat. I tasted this one blind and was not at all surprised when it was revealed. Currently my #1 out of 1579 and, with the G4 repo being my going favorite regularly available in that expression, that's saying something for me!

Cristal Clear juice. Nose: cooked agave, thyme, smoke, mineral, tropical fruit, citrus, sage. Need to oxygenate before tasting to appreciate all the aromas. Flavor: sweet agave, pepper, olive, tropical fruit. Finish nice and long.

The taste of alcohol is present on this high proof but as you work your way through the bottle you will find a nice array of flavors agave pepper cinnamon. Makes for a very nice sipper.

If the G4 Blanco 80 proof is all cooked agave, grass, and black pepper; this is all cooked agave, black pepper, cinnamon, and alcoholic heat. I can see how the heat here may turn some people off since it certainly isn't as subtle as other high proofs. But there's still that classic El Pandillo minerality alongside some light fruits and citrus. Adding a few drops of water helps quell the heat if the alcohol proves to be too much. EDIT - I've let this open up a bit more and I'm getting lots of green olive too. Definitely take the extra time to let this one breathe.

Agave, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Earth, Citrus, Pineapple, Ethanol yet insanely drinkable. The flavors run deep but each is a standout.

• Visual: Clear w/ thin clear edge. Fast cascade, thin viscosity • Initial Nasal Impact: Drying • Aroma: Mineral, pepper, freshly sliced jalapeno, grapefruit, Dole pineapple juice • Mouthfeel: Very drying w/ generous alcohol • Flavor: Jalapeno, black pepper, cooked agave, slight banana peel - tropical notes • Finish: Wow, super drying with med - long finish. Banana note lingers

Agave, pure beautiful agave on the nose. Wakes you up in a good way. An excellent improvement over G4 Blanco

This tequila needs to sit and open up. You also need to take your time with this, there is a lot going on with the nose, so do some exploring. This has the complexity of the G4 coming out of 1579. Nose: cooked agave, alcohol, cinnamon, wet cement after a summer rain, citrus (tangerine) vanilla, jalapeño, sweetness of grilled pineapple and peach Flavor: starts off hot, has a creamy and spicy mouth feel, cooked agave, hot cinnamon like the candy atomic fire balls, and citrus Finish: starts with sweet ripe fruit, gets spicy like green peppers, the cooked agave comes through, and finishes hot and leaves your mouth tingling Yes I would cook with this like flaming of butter sauté shrimp, scallops, or clams.